Welcome to Kirkley Hall
Zoological Gardens

IMPORTANT NOTICE (31.3.15) - Due to the high winds we are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our power, Northern Power Grid are working to rectify the issue. People can still visit the zoo and entry will be half price today, but please note some public services are not available.

We will reply to any enquiries as soon as this is resolved and apologise for any inconvenience in the mean time. Thank you.

With cotton top tamarins from the tropical forests of South America, porcupines from Africa, our amazing new aquatics centre and all the kids’ favourites in our PETALZ petting barn, you can enjoy a fun filled family day out in Northumberland.

What’s more, with regular handling sessions and talks by our zoo keepers throughout the day, there’s something to entertain everyone!

Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens opened in 2011 and over the past three year it has continued to grow and is now home to over 130 species of animals including: Ring Tailed LemursCoatisWallabiesEmusMeerkatsSnakes and Capybaras

For a full list of the animals you can look forward to seeing at Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens see our animals.

Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens offers both an educational and fun day out and we pride ourselves on offering enclosures that replicate all of our species natural habitats. A number of our animals are also part of international breeding programmes, helping to preserve endangered populations in the wild.

For all of you animal lovers out there we offer a wealth of opportunities for you to get up close and personal with a variety of creatures including:

After years of hard work Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens were delighted to gain full membership of BIAZA in April 2014.

The zoo achieved the membership by completing a mentoring scheme with members of two BIAZA associated zoo collections. All areas of the zoological gardens were assessed during a series of mentor visits including record keeping, welfare of animals, ethical review process, licensing, diets, education and health and safety.

This membership places Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens in a unique position alongside just two other college collections in the UK that have BIAZA membership and over 100 other leading zoological collections in the UK.

As well as our vast collection of animals you can wander through and enjoy our lovely walled, woodland and ornamental garden,